There’s no denying that yoga is an activity that comes with a lot extra ‘needs.’ Fall in love with yoga and suddenly you need a yoga mat, a yoga towel, clothes you can sweat and stretch in, tumblers with motivational messages, etc. etc. etc. 🙂

Fitness in general is the same way. The more we exercise, the more we realize there are things out there that can enhance our experiences. According to a 2012 study published in Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, people enter a certain mindset when they wear certain clothing. Wear workout clothes + have things to work out with = feel like working out. So, it’s okay to indulge once in a while, especially if it really is a need.

The good news is, you can buy local 🙂 It’s cheaper and it’s something we can be proud of.

Here are a few Filipino brands we can all try and support while we do our yoga.

From the makers of Messy Bessy, Yoga Love is a dream to practice with. Use it before your practice to keep the senses extra awake, or after as a soothing balm for the muscles. On the site, it’s P550 per bottle.

Bought mine a year ago and it goes a long way. I use this all the time after classes and students always wake up from their savasana asking what it is 🙂

My regular practice is at White Space 🙂 My savasanas are always the best and I know it’s because of the work my body has done but a small, superstitious part of me also thinks it’s the balm the teachers use. Put a little bit on the shoulders and the forehead and you fall straight into some peaceful me time.

They sell affordable anti-slip yoga towels and yoga mat bags, to help you #FindYourEquanimity. I have my own Equanimity yoga mat bag and I can say it’s roomy (big enough for two yoga mats), easy to clean, and pretty sturdy 🙂

Thank you Nikki 🙂 Funny, I just met the owner of Brown Belly this week and didn’t know it was her until we had been talking for a while. Thanks for the recommendation, I will definitely add them to my next post.